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Valentine's Day dilemma, UPDATE POST 39 - Dilemma solved, kind-of

dogged View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 05:58 PM Post #1
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So the shops around town where I work are filling up with mawkish oversized stuffed bears carrying hearts made of cheap red satin. The florists have dollar sign in their eyes (no offence to any EB florists reading). What do you think? A big commercialised con, or a chance to be reminded to spoil the one you love, even if it's tongue in cheek? And whilst you're sharing your world view in regard to Valentine's Day, help me out here folks... what do I do re my new romantic interest? Should I raise the subject? There is no way we could meet on the day anyhow, but we are going out the day after. I'm really not fussed about it and certainly cannot think of anything worse than a big fluffy teddy bear (in fact he would decrease in my estimation if he chose such a gift for me). But I don't want to look not interested, if he does send a card or more. He's already sent flowers after our first real date. I can't decide if that means it's MORE likely he will do something for 14/02, or LESS? Advise me, oh wise ones. Say nothing? Be proactive and get him a small gift? or discuss in advance? This post has been edited by dogged: 10/02/2013, 07:10 AM

PurpleWitch View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 06:07 PM Post #2
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I'd go a small gag gift, Personally. Last year I got the guy I was seeing a red balloon gift. He got me a $2k ring. It didn't last

Excentrique View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 06:12 PM Post #3
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get a bottle of wine to share with him. I don't do valentines day. Its corny, a waste of money, hallmark occasion. DH and I agree to spend time with one another but not to waste money on it. We might cook a nice dinner, hire a movie to watch together, thats about it. No money for the florists or hallmark!

CupOfCoffee View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 06:14 PM Post #4
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I love a chance to get a gift... So I love Valentine day. Last year I made my husband a stop motion valentine card (because I am cheap). clicky

Peppery View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 06:15 PM Post #5
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Nice bottle of wine sounds like a great idea

countrymel View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 06:17 PM Post #6
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Well I was in the Family Planning office the other week and I saw a large poster informing me that February 14th is "World Condom Day"... I have also heard it described as "BJ and a Steak Dinner Day"... Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES give a man a stuffed toy - EVER. Ever! That's all I have to add..

niggles View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 06:18 PM Post #7
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It tends to be a night in with pizza and a movie around here. DH sometimes suprises me with flowers and I usually get him something sweet. I like Valentines Day. It's meaningful to me, even if Hallmark have co-opted it. In your case I would get a small gift and a plain card without a predetermined message that could trap you into saying something you don't really mean.

niggles View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 06:21 PM Post #8
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QUOTE (CupOfCoffee @ 06/02/2013, 04:14 PM) I love a chance to get a gift... So I love Valentine day. Last year I made my husband a stop motion valentine card (because I am cheap). clicky That's awesome. By coincidence we've had that track on repeat in our house lately. Which was cute until DD started finding it hilarious to sing it while sticking like glue to ones leg and refusing to let go. Do you take customised orders?

countrymel View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 06:21 PM Post #9
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Just thought of something else... I once got a poem for Valentines Day when I was separated by a mighty ocean (well - 1/2 a strait) from my first love.. QUOTE Roses are red Violets are blue If I weren't over here I'd be home bonking you... I thought it was terribly romantic.... still do 20 odd years later - bless him!

dogged View Member Profile	06/02/2013, 06:24 PM Post #10
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QUOTE (countrymel @ 06/02/2013, 07:21 PM) Just thought of something else... I once got a poem for Valentines Day when I was separated by a mighty ocean (well - 1/2 a strait) from my first love.. I thought it was terribly romantic.... still do 20 odd years later - bless him! Awww It's so tricky because it's a very new romance and so I'm keen to avoid putting my foot in it.

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